Basement Waterproofing and Repair in Brockville
Seaway Dry Basements provides basement waterproofing in Brockville, Ontario and nearby communities. Our services cover the full path water takes into a home: through cracks and joints in the foundation, along failed drainage, up through a sump pit that cannot keep pace, and finally into the mould that grows on damp materials. Each service page explains the problem, what the work includes and how the process runs.
Basement Waterproofing
Interior drainage, wall membranes and moisture control that keep water out of the living space and away from your belongings.
Learn about basement waterproofingFoundation Crack Injection
Sealing leaking cracks in poured concrete foundation walls from the inside, usually without digging up the yard.
Learn about foundation crack injectionSump Pump Installation
New sump pits, pump replacements, backup options and discharge lines sized for the water your home actually handles.
Learn about sump pump installationWet Basement Repair
Tracing leaks, seepage and condensation to their source, then fixing the cause rather than just drying the floor.
Learn about wet basement repairExterior Foundation Waterproofing
Excavating to the footing to add membranes and new weeping tile, stopping water at the outside face of the wall.
Learn about exterior foundation waterproofingMould Removal
Containment, cleanup of affected basement materials and fixing the moisture that let mould grow in the first place.
Learn about mould removal
Choosing the Right Service
If you are not sure which service fits, start with the symptom you can see. The guide below matches common signs to the service most likely to help. An assessment confirms the cause before any work is planned.
Water on the floor or walls
Puddles, damp patches and seepage at the floor joint point to wet basement repair as the starting place. It focuses on tracing the source.
A leaking crack
A single crack that drips or darkens in a poured concrete wall is usually a job for foundation crack injection, done from inside.
Seepage in several places
When water appears along much of the wall, a complete basement waterproofing plan with interior drainage often makes more sense than spot repairs.
Drainage that has failed outside
Collapsed or clogged weeping tile and heavily seeping block walls may need exterior foundation waterproofing, which includes excavation and new drainage.
A pump that cannot keep up
A sump pump that runs constantly, fails in storms or is near the end of its life calls for sump pump installation or replacement.
Musty smells or visible growth
Spots on drywall or a lingering odour mean it is time for mould removal, together with a fix for the moisture behind it.
What Every Project Has in Common
Whatever the service, the same principles apply. We look for the cause before suggesting a solution, explain the reasons behind our recommendations and protect your home while we work. We also think about the seasons. Interior work can go ahead in most weather, while exterior digging is planned around frozen or saturated ground. Questions are welcome at any stage, and our FAQ page covers many of the common ones.
Not Sure Where to Start?
Describe what you are seeing and we will point you toward the right service for your basement.